These aromatic wines ooze generous fruit, but some have such high alcohol they leave you with a burn in the mouth. However, the best, as always, are well balanced.
BEST VALUE
$18.50
Three and a half stars (out of five)
Good value
Fragrant, oozing ripe pears and peaches with a hint of mint and a dryish, although hot finish. Big, generous and attractive.
teawa.com
$22
Three and a half stars
Average value
With hints of mineral, yellow peaches and mint, this generously fruited wine is medium sweet with suggestions of marzipan and a hot, but balanced finish.
temaniawines.co.nz
$25
Four stars
Good value
A lovely floral riesling hinting of lemon and lime with a tight, steely backbone and fresh, crisp, lingering finish that makes you sit up and take notice.
domainroad.co.nz
$27
Four and a half stars
Average value
Intriguing aromas hinting of mint and coriander, sweet and delicate, almost ethereal in the mouth due to its low (9.2%) alcohol, but with a steely backbone that brings you back to earth, and leaves you with a lovely, crisp, dry finish.
blackpeakwines.co.nz
$29
Four stars
Average value
A powerful, complex wine with inviting aromas oozing lychees, mint and rose petals with a hint of caramel , intense, with generous fruit, complex undertones, and a hot, intense finish.
pegasusbay.com
$25
Three and a half stars
Average value
Floral with hints of mineral, generous fruit - peaches and tropical - with an oily texture and firm, hot finish.
domainroad.co.nz
